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    wiring harness or replacemenent connectors

    I have consistently had issues with the wires in my wiring harness. Is there a good place to get a new one or at least the connector heads so I can build my own.
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    Ambulance wont start 3rd party regulators

    I have a 6.9 IDI with an ambulance body. In the fall It died unexpectedly in the driveway. I thought it was a issue with the Fuel shutoff solenoid so I replaced it. When I tried starting it the next time my glow plug controller started smoking so I replaced it. When I tried to start it the next...
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    click no start Glow plug controller

    My Truck died recently at idle. after some looking it seemed like my fuel shutoff solenoid was the problem. After I replaced the fss and tried to start it the glow plug controller began to smoke from the coil. I replaced it with a new glow plug controller. The amps the new unit pulled were...
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    Replacing Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Glow Plug Started Smoking

    I replaced my fuel shutoff solenoid today. I replaced the rubber washers that go around the screw to protect it from contacting the housing. I also replaced the washers on the outside with a new set of neoprene washers. As a precheck i connected the back wire on permanently. I then turned on the...
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    Fuel Flow rate 6.9

    When i bought my ambulance the mechanical fuel pump had been cut off and a fuel pump shoddily put in. Id like to clean up the mess they left. What is the fuel flow rate needed for these IDI engines. Here is the current fuel pump that im trying to figure out if I need to replace.
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    Sensor data for a android app I'm making

    Im working on a project to get the sensor data off my 6.9IDI Ambulance into a Android app im developing. The idea is a phone on the dashboard with real time engine data. I'm Looking to monitor all the sensors on the cluster as well as voltage amperage and cabin temperature. I think a volt meter...
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    Replace/upgrade Oil Pressure Switch

    My oil gauge isnt doing anything and It looks like its the switch. I was wanting to upgrade it like the guy in this video. I have a 6.9 Could I do the same thing on my vehicle? has anyone upgraded these and is it worth it?
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    Can some of my belts be the same size

    I have these three belts for my engine that are about the same size Power Steering pump - 9630 gates green stripe xl Alternator - 9600 gates green stripe xl AC Pump - 9580 gates green stripe xl I was thinking about having the AC pump and Alternator have the same size belt. Im planning on doing...
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    What Differential I have

    Im trying to figure out what differential I have. What can I look at to determine which one I have? Im trying to change the differential fluid but im not sure which one I have.
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    Delete Cruise Control

    My cruise control has never worked and honestly I never use it so im fine just getting rid of it. Im not sure which but I either want to install a transformer or a less likely a diesel heater where it currently is. Ive seen a ton of posts about repairing it but im curious what suggestions you...
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    Engine Starts Then Dies

    When I first got my vehicle if I let it sit for a couple days it wouldnt start. It didnt have any problems when I was running it every day. A friend suggested that it might be my return lines loosing pressure. After looking at them they desperately needed to be replaced. After replacing them I...
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    Suggested Upgrades

    I purchased a 6.9 idi ambulance im turning into a camper. Im curious what upgrades would yall suggest for it. So far I want to upgrade the oil pressure sensor to a more modern sender unit. I have been debating adding a turbo but I got some more learning to do before I take on that project.

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